Nurul Huq
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1st Chief of Naval Staff | |
In office 7 April 1972 – 6 November 1973 | |
Succeeded by | Musharraf Hussain khan |
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Born | (1936-01-12)January 12, 1936 Dhaka, Bengal Province |
Died | January 25, 2021(2021-01-25) (aged 85) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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Years of service | 1952–1973 |
Rank | Captain![]() |
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Nurul Huq (12 January 1936 – 25 January 2021)[1] was the first chief of staff of the Bangladesh Navy. He was a Commander in the Pakistan Navy and post independence was promoted to Captain on being given the responsibility of the Bangladesh Navy. He was also chairman of BIWTA and subsequently shipping minister.[2] He was the naval chief from 7 April 1972 to 6 November 1973.[3]
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New title | Chief of Naval Staff January 1972 - 6 November 1973 |
Succeeded by Rear Admiral Musharraf Hussain Khan |
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